Craniofacial Growth in Patients With Cleft Before and After Puberty: A Longitudinal Case-Control Study.

Mónica Isabel Tavares Amorim1, Joana Godinho1, Paul Mario Caruso2

  • 1Division of Orthodontics, Faculdade de Medicina Dentária, Universidade de Lisboa, Lisbon, Portugal.

Summary

Craniofacial morphology differs significantly between individuals with cleft lip (CL) and cleft lip and palate (CLP) compared to controls. Both CLP and CL groups exhibit distinct maxillary and mandibular growth patterns, impacting orthodontic treatment planning.